Planning application
1 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
Works: Trees
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Proposal
Tree Preservation Order EL:08/07 T1-Oak Proposed works: Reduce the overall crown by approximately 2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points and reshaping the canopy to achieve a more balanced and natural form. The Oak has developed an asymmetrical, one-sided crown, largely as a result of its close proximity to the adjacent Sweet Chestnut. Competition between the two trees has influenced the Oak's crown development, with a significant proportion of the canopy extending away from the Sweet Chestnut and towards the neighbouring property. The crown is now extending towards the neighbouring house and is close to making contact with the building. The neighbouring occupier has also raised concerns regarding leaf debris from the tree accumulating within their gutters. The proposed approximately 2-metre crown reduction is intended to reduce the extent of the one-sided canopy, improve the overall balance and form of the tree, and provide appropriate clearance from the neighbouring property. Pruning will be undertaken selectively to suitable growth points to retain a natural crown profile rather than creating a heavily or uniformly cut appearance. T2-Sweet Chestnut Proposed works: Fell to ground level. A climbing inspection has been carried out to assess the condition of the main stem and upper crown. Photographs taken during the inspection are attached to this application to demonstrate the defects described below. A significant longitudinal split/open cavity is present extending up the main stem. At its worst point, the defect extends approximately 400mm into the stem. Decay is present within the cavity, with a substantial amount of decayed woody material and dust being released from the wound during inspection. Further inspection at approximately 30 feet above ground level identified two woodpecker holes, each approximately 50mm wide at the opening. Inspection through these openings indicates that this section of the stem is extensively hollow internally, with approx
As published by the council, reference 2026/2089
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/2089
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward
- Decision by
- Officer delegated
- Postcode
- KT13 9ED
Site history
Applications at this address on the Elmbridge register
This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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2020/0270 Granted
1 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
Two-storey front extension, part two/part single-storey rear extension and single-storey front/side extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by Elmbridge
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11 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Elmbridge took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Elmbridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Elmbridge decided tree works applications in a median of 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Land West Of 1 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
74% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct
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Land West Of 1 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
Confirmation of Compliance with Condition: 6 (Protected species - Badger) of planning permission 2025/1297.
Decided Conditions 3 docs -
3 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
Single storey rear extension, front roof extension, rear patio and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing rear conservatory.
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3 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
Part two/part single-storey rear extension, front roof extension, rear patio and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing rear conservatory.
Granted Householder Extension Demolition +1 17 docsSmall domestic -
1 Oatlands Close Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ED
Two-storey front extension, part two/part single-storey rear extension and single-storey front/side extension following demolition of existing garage and conservatory.
Granted Householder Extension Demolition 17 docsSmall domestic
Other tree works applications
In Elmbridge
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2026/1942 Refused
29 The Wilderness East Molesey Surrey KT8 0JT
Tree Preservation Order EL:13/02 - 1. Chestnut tree in rear garden - to reduce by 3 metres - it is dropping dead branches all year round and there is a risk to the young children in the household 2. Ash tree in rear garden - to cut back 3 lower branches for safety reasons
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2026/1938 Split decision
Tan Coed Caenshill Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0SW
Tree Preservation Order EL:05:28 - two mature Oaks which need 15% thinning and removal of deadwood
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2026/1983 Granted
20 Albany Close Esher Surrey KT10 9JR
Tree Preservation Order EL:89/15 - T1 - Oak - reduce overall by 3m and raise canopy up to 5m by removing secondary branches to leave a finished height of 15m and a finished spread of 9m. The Oak has developed into a large tree for its present location within a relatively confined rear residential garden, with the crown extending in close proximity to the boundary with the neighbouring property. The proposed works are intended to manage the tree's overall size and crown dimensions in relation to its setting, while retaining its contribution to the local amenity. The proposed work will maintain the tree at a more appropriate scale for its location and will provide greater clearance from the neighbouring property and improve the relationship between the tree and the surrounding residential garden environment. The works are intended as a proportionate management measure rather than removal of the tree, allowing the oak to be retained while reducing its current size and encroachment within a confined residential setting.
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2026/1845 Granted
Little Heath House The Ridings Cobham Surrey KT11 2PU
Tree Preservation Order EL:94/18 - T1- Oak tree- The reduction of the entire tree by 3m to reduce the risk of over loaded branches breaking out in high winds. Branches have been breaking out from this tree and the homeowner worries that about ranch will eventually hit the house. Current height 18m, resulting height will be 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. Removal of all dead and dangerous branches. T2- Beech tree- Fell- Removal of this tree down to ground level to ease the congestion in the area and allow light through to the area below. Multiple wounds on this tree that haven't healed but have decayed. The upper canopy has been rubbing on neighbouring branches and has intertwined with both Oak trees creating extensive damage to the main stem in the upper canopy creating weak points on the tree. T3- Large Oak tree- Reduce the entire crown of this tree by up to 3 metres. This tree is far too large being so close to the neighbours building and drops lots of debris into the gardens below making the children's play area unusable at times. The tree casts an almighty shadow over the neighbours garden. This tree has a lot of dead wood within the canopy and also has OPM present. Current height 18m, remaining height 15m. Width currently 16m, resulting width 10m. T4- Sweet chestnut tree- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. To re pollard this tree back to previous pruned areas retaining the lower limb which has the rope swing attached. Regrowth approximately 2.5m of new growth. T5- Sweet chestnut- This tree creates a lot of debris through out the year and creates a lot of shade over the lawn and plants. Reduce the height of this tree by 3 metres, remove all dead wood & all lower basal growth up to the height of 5m. Current height 12m, resulting height 9m.
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2026/1864 Granted
40 Severn Drive Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3BH
Tree Preservation Order EL:14/13 - T06 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) - 1/100K Fell tree. T02 Cherry (Prunus sp. 'Cherry') -1/5B Tree stake maintenance T03 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T04 Ash 'Raywood -(Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T05 Wild cherry (Prunus avium) 1/500K Crown reduce by 3m T19 Ash 'Raywood' - (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T20 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T21 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/500K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T22 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T25 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm. T26 Ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus raywood) - 1/50K - Crown reduce by 4m Remove deadwood - less than 25 mm. Remove deadwood - greater than 25 mm.